Re: W2K - W2k3 (New installation)

Hi Dave,

That sounds pretty close. Here is an article that explains this.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;325379

Steve

"Dav" <Dav@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:6EFB52FE-00E7-404F-8D09-EC752F4F7428@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> All - maybe a silly question but currently running a W2K domain and am
> about
> to bring up a new W2K member server which will become our new DC (we
> currently host all services in our DMZ) apart from reading all the online
> docos I plan to proceed as below:
>
> Extend the Schema
> DCPromo the new W2K3 member server - this is the bit I am not sure
> of...dns
> will be installed automatically so do just copy the settings from the W2K
> box
> OR create a new primary zone and import the settings to the W2K3 box??
> Let replication finish
> Transfer FSMO roles
> DCPromo the old DC (W2K)
> Switch to native mode on the new dc(s)
> Identify GC's- not sure about this one either
>
> Any pointers appreciated
>
> dav :)
>


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